Next Chelsea Night Market July 13 Join the community in the next Chelsea Night Market. One Saturday a month from June to October, Luther Place is transformed with food and craft vendors, family activities and magical happenings. Events occur 7…
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Fire Officials Urge the Public to Leave the Fireworks to the Professionals
“Last year, several people lost fingers and suffered serious burns lighting off illegal fireworks in Massachusetts,” said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “Thirty-four firefighters were injured when an errant firework ignited a six-family building. Have a fun but safe…
Construction Look-Ahead
This is a brief overview of construction operations and traffic impacts for the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work, temporary ramp and street closures, and changes to traffic configurations beyond those…
Chelsea Comments on New MassPort CEO
By John Lynds and Seth Daniel Last Thursday, the MassPort Board voted 5-2 to confirm Massport’s Port Director Lisa Wieland as the Port Authority’s new CEO – a vote that came down to two candidates, including Wieland and current Boston…
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GreenWay Project Will Complete Final Leg of Silver Line Extension in Chelsea
The Chelsea GreenWay project is fully under construction this week, and City officials expect to have the multi-million dollar job substantially completed by the fall. The GreenWay project came through a $1.1 million commitment to the City from the state,…
Front Door to Luxury: Encore Boston Harbor to Continue Transformation of Lower Mystic Region
The opening ceremonies on Sunday morning, June 23, quickly became a spotlight for the transformation of the Lower Mystic area of Charlestown, Chelsea, Everett and Somerville from a forgotten, polluted, industrial center to a thriving and environmentally sound area of…
Planning Board Approves Eight Units on Spencer Avenue
The Planning Board has approved plans for an eight-unit, four story condominium building at Spencer and Eastern Avenues, despite concerns from some board members about traffic and the size of the project. The project at 254 Spencer Ave. will now…
Major Essex Street Project to Begin July 8
The Essex Street Utility and Roadway Improvement Project is set to start construction on July 8, and will encompass Essex Street from Pearl Street to Highland Street, and Highland Street from Marginal Street to Maverick Street. Essex Street currently has…
Shaq Highlights Entertainment Business at Encore Opening
When you think of night life on the Mystic River post-June 23, think of a 7-foot-tall retired NBA star who can spin tunes as skillfully as he formerly shattered backboards. On Thursday, June 27, NBA Hall-of-Famer (and one-time Boston Celtic)…